HighLevel Hot Takes – Details, episodes & analysis

Struggling to reach the right people with your email campaigns? Email marketing is evolving fast, and so should your strategy. That’s where HighLevel’s email builder comes in.

In this episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, my co-host Tyler and I dive into the exciting new email broadcast features from HighLevel.

These email features are designed to help automate and personalize your email marketing. You can now set up email campaigns that adjust automatically based on customer engagement, making it easier than ever to reach your audience.

Whether you run an eCommerce store or a brick-and-mortar business, HighLevel’s latest email broadcast features can transform your email marketing.

Tune in to discover these powerful features, and make sure to book your spot now for the upcoming HighLevel Summit this October!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

HighLevel’s new email broadcast features (00:55)

HighLevel competing with Klaviyo in eCommerce (02:25)

Automation and dynamic scheduling explained (03:34)

Episode wrap-up (05:36)

📚Additional Resources:

- Get your 2024 HighLevel Summit ticket here

- Check out Marketing with Matt and Agency Launch podcasts

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

🤝Connect with us on social media:

- Follow Matt Deseno on Instagram here

- Follow Tyler Jorgenson on Instagram here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Have you attended the HighLevel Summit before? If you haven’t, this year’s event is one you don’t want to miss.

The HighLevel Summit is a one-of-a-kind marketing event. Unlike the usual pitch-heavy typical events, this summit focuses solely on connection and value.

In this week’s episode, Tyler and I dive into what makes this event special, from its immersive format and no sales-pitch atmosphere to the top-tier networking opportunities.

We’ll also spotlight standout speakers at the 2024 HighLevel Summit, what to expect from them, and how the summit has changed over the years.

If you’ve ever wanted to attend a high-caliber event that focuses on building connections and learning from those who made it, this is your chance.

Tune in now to learn more about this year’s HighLevel Summit!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

My plan for this year’s HighLevel Summit (01:20)

What the HighLevel Summit is all about (04:32)

A sneak peek at this year’s summit headliners (11:04)

HighLevel summit’s breakout session speakers and panelists (23:25)

Why you should attend the 2024 HighLevel Summit (28:06)

What’s next for the HighLevel Summit (30:11)

📚Additional Resources:

- Get your 2024 HighLevel Summit ticket here

- Check out Marketing with Matt and Agency Launch podcasts

🤝Connect with us on social media:

- Follow Matt Deseno on Instagram here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Are you struggling to keep your gym members engaged and loyal?

Join Matt Deseno as he sits down with Will Hurst, CEO of Big Little Gyms, managing 600 gyms globally with around 70,000 members.

Today, Will shares the same exact model that allows him to create a gym coaching space that goes beyond fitness. Learn how the DOSE model (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins) can transform your gym membership into sticky and loyal clients.

Curious to know more?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Will Hurst of Big Little Gyms (00:28)

The DOSE model (01:28)

Importance of recognition in gym memberships (02:57)

Creating a sticky community (03:33)

How to achieve low churn rates (04:13)

Additional Resources:

- Learn more about HighLevel Affiliate Manager here

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Are you tired of manually collecting data for your multiple funnels and websites? Do you wish there was an easy way to know how your 100+ funnels are performing as a whole? HighLevel might have just what you need.

In this week’s episode, Tyler and I discuss the new analytics tool inside HighLevel. This tool is designed for users who manage multiple funnels and websites.

Today, we’ll show you how versatile this dashboard is, how it simplifies the process of collecting and analyzing data, and why it matters for businesses like yours.

Ready to make smart business decisions?

Tune in now to learn more about the HighLevel analytics tool!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

HighLevel’s new release (00:35)

HighLevel analytics tool features (01:30)

Future improvements and modular reporting (05:04)

Importance of aggregate analytics for business (05:44)

Final thoughts (06:31)

Additional Resources:

- Learn more about HighLevel Affiliate Manager here

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Are you tired of managing your affiliate program without seeing significant results? HighLevel Affiliate Manager's features might just convince you to switch now.

A little backstory here…

HighLevel started its affiliate program with FirstPromoter as it was the most affordable option at the time. However, FirstPromoter’s pricing structure was designed to charge you more if you make more in your affiliate program.

With HighLevel’s fast-growing affiliate program, they had two options: buy out FirstPromoter or build their own affiliate tool. After FirstPromoter declined their offer, they took matters into their own hands.

Enter the HighLevel Affiliate Manager–a system within the CRM made to keep track of affiliates more easily.

Today, we’ll discuss the differences between FirstPromoter and HighLevel affiliate systems. We’ll also cover some of the upgrades inside HighLevel Affiliate Manager, factors to consider when making the switch, and valuable tips to kickstart your affiliate program.

Let’s jump right into it!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

What it’s like using FirstPromoter (00:38)

FirstPromoter vs. HighLevel Affiliate Manager (02:07)

Is it worth switching to HighLevel Affiliate Manager? (05:15)

Factors to consider when making the switch (06:59)

Tips when starting an affiliate program (08:57)

Additional Resources:

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Are you struggling to make sense of your data? HighLevel’s dashboard might just be the only dashboard you’ll ever need.

We all know how data is the lifeblood of any business. Without data, it’s like walking into a dark room–lost and unsure of what lies ahead. However, HighLevel has taken business intelligence to the next level!

In this week’s episode, Tyler and I explore the transformative role of HighLevel’s latest customizable dashboards.

We discuss how this feature inside HighLevel can drastically improve your SaaS sales and business strategies. Plus, we cover some practical tips on how to make the most of HighLevel’s custom dashboard, and much more.

Whether you’re a pro HighLevel user or just dabbling in SaaS, this episode is packed with insights on how you can leverage business data with HighLevel.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The billion-dollar industry (00:41)

HighLevel dashboard vs. others (01:48)

Customizing dashboards for niche markets (03:01)

The business value of HighLevel’s custom dashboards (04:23)

How to make the most of this HighLevel feature (06:07)

Benefits of using customized HighLevel dashboards (06:47)

Additional Resources:

- Learn more about HighLevel dashboards here

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

HighLevel recently sold 25% of the company to a large private equity firm. What does this mean for HighLevel now?

Join us in this week’s episode as Tyler and I break down how this latest investment from private equity giant General Atlantic could change HighLevel’s control dynamics of the company.

General Atlantic is a leading global growth equity investment with a portfolio including companies such as Snapchat, Slack, Duolingo, Etsy, SHEIN, and more.

We explore how this investment might affect HighLevel’s affiliate marketing strategy and overall marketing initiatives. Additionally, we discuss the potential long-term consequences of having such a powerhouse investor backing HighLevel.

Curious how this latest financial chapter for HighLevel will unfold?

Tune in to learn more!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

HighLevel’s first big-time investor (00:33)

Minority stake vs. majority stake (02:27)

HighLevel’s affiliate marketing crackdown (04:55)

Maturity in HighLevel’s marketing initiatives (06:33)

What you need to know about General Atlantic (09:48)

Final thoughts (10:59)

Additional Resources:

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

ManyChat has long been recognized as the category king for Facebook messaging automation. But NOT anymore.

It might seem unbelievable, considering ManyChat’s dominance in the space for years and the common misconception that it’s owned by Facebook (we all thought about it at some point). However, a new big player in the space is taking Facebook messaging automation to the next level. That’s right, and that’s none other than (drum roll, please)... HighLevel!

Join me and my co-host, Tyler Jorgenson, in this week’s episode as we discuss the end of the ManyChat era. We’ll explore how HighLevel’s innovative features not only compete with but surpass ManyChat and why switching to HighLevel could be your best decision yet.

Ready to simplify your social media communication?

Tune in now to learn more!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

ManyChat’s industry dominance (00:46)

HighLevel replaces ManyChat (02:01)

How HighLevel is taking over the game (03:00)

HighLevel’s relationship with Meta (04:26)

Extending the 24-hour messaging limitation (05:07)

Simplifying communication with pre-prompted replies (06:47)

Why switch from ManyChat to HighLevel (08:28)

How to implement these new features on HighLevel (09:38)

Final thoughts (10:47)

Additional Resources:

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Have you ever felt like rushing through your business goals only to hit a big wall? You’re not alone. 

HighLevel is such a robust platform that you could spend a day learning one feature and then chase a new one the next day, yet still not acquire any customers. We all went through that phase, and it doesn’t make you a bad marketer.

In this week’s episode, we’ll unpack The Farmer Marketer Playbook–a guide to growing your SaaS business by focusing on solid foundations rather than quick fixes. 

Today, we’ll learn the power of slow growth, why you should start with free users and build through referrals, the benefits of using this marketing playbook, and more.

Ready to grow your business? Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The long way is the shortcut (00:39)

The power of referrals and building a user base for free (03:19)

How to quickly get unpaid customers (06:15)

The advantage of selling software as a product (10:12)

Why this newbie marketing playbook works (12:34)

Benefits of applying this simple marketing strategy (13:55)

How to price your product if you’re starting (16:02)

Episode wrap-up (18:49)

Additional Resources:

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!

Kajabi, a SaaS tech company with a $2 billion valuation, has been indestructible for years. They’ve created a stickiness factor that makes course creators and entrepreneurs stuck in their platform. But things are changing.

In this week’s episode of HighLevel Hot Takes, we’ll dive into a recent HighLevel feature that involves Kajabi. We’ll discuss significant opportunities for leveraging this new feature and practical examples to make your transition to HighLevel worthwhile.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

HighLevel’s latest feature revealed (00:36)

What you need to know about Kajabi (01:03)

Why most people are stuck with Kajabi (02:08)

What has HighLevel done now (03:50)

HighLevel opportunities for entrepreneurs and creators (08:26)

Final thoughts (11:38)

Additional Resources:

- Sign up for my FREE SaaS Masterclass here

- Get a FREE Trial of HighLevel. This is an affiliate link, and I get commissions for purchases made through this link: here

- Join our Facebook Group here

- Subscribe to HL Pro Tools on YouTube here

- Check out HighLevel guides and tutorials here

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HighLevel Hot Takes is a dedicated podcast for everything HighLevel. From understanding how HighLevel works as a tool to the business side of things, we have it all covered here, one hot take at a time, so that you can move your business forward.

Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!